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I spent way too much in my first 4 years of retirement on fun things like travel — now I worry I’ll never get back on track. What do I do?
But after trips and possibly many dinners out over the past four years, it sounds like you’re suffering buyer’s remorse. The ...
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Bystanders scramble for found money
As the investigation continues, the incident serves as a cautionary tale: When you come across lost cash, report it immediately to local authorities. If you find cash or property valued at $100 or ...
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How much you should have saved in your 30s
Your 30s are a critical time to start building momentum with your savings. On one hand, your income is probably accelerating as you start to make strides in your career. On the other hand, this is ...
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A growing trend in online rental scams
Lazarus warned travelers to proceed cautiously when booking short-term stays online. “In terms of any payment, communication, don’t leave the platform,” Lazarus said. “So, if the listing says they ...
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This Phoenix couple discovered termites, faulty pipes and a hole in the wall within days of closing on their dream home — despite it having passed inspections. Here's their ...
A Phoenix couple’s homebuying joy turned into a cautionary tale after termites, burst pipes and a hidden hole in the wall surfaced just days after they closed on a property. Hailey and Alex Aguire ...
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Fast action halts cryptocurrency con job
Drowning in debt? Dave Ramsey’s viral 7-step method is helping people wipe it out and finally build real savings. No gimmicks—just a clear plan that works. Moneywise breaks it down so you can get ...
The median age of US homebuyers is a shocking 56 years old — it was 31 in 1981. Here’s why that’s a big problem
This was certainly true back in 1981. The median age of a homebuyer at the time was 31 years old, according to data from the ...
'We're not asking for handouts'
“They didn't want us stopping to eat,” Miguel Correa, who runs Correa Trucking, said in Spanish as translated by CBS Los ...
A Detroit retail crime blitz just led to 23 arrested, merchandise worth thousands of dollars seized — is America facing a shoplifting crisis?
The National Retail Federation reported that $112.1 billion was lost to theft at retailers across the country in 2022.
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More about the ‘phantom debt collector’
According to the FTC release, Redon “threatened consumers with jail time, lawsuits, and wage garnishments to pressure them into paying debt they didn’t actually owe.” WSB-TV spoke to FTC Senior ...
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Why some cars get into more accidents than others
The Insurify report doesn’t offer specific reasons why certain vehicles have higher accident rates, but there are several well-known factors that could contribute. For example, the type of vehicle ...
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‘It was an eyesore’: City of Oakland clears homeless encampment, relocating 70 people to state-funded shelter — but advocates say crews moved too fast without offering ...
The City of Oakland has cleared a large homeless encampment on East 12th Street, relocating about 70 people to the Mandela House — a former hotel turned shelter, now funded through a state grant. The ...